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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 256.32 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 256.32 and 168.10 is: 232.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 256.32 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/256.32 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 256.32 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 43,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,087.39/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.16

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