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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.57 and 169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.57 and 169.59 is: 254.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.57 = 169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.57 = 169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.57 × 169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 47,241.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,241.84/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.44

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