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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 256.23 and 167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 256.23 and 167.20 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 256.23 = 167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/256.23 = 167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 256.23 × 167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 42,841.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,841.66/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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