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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 277.91 and 170.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 277.91 and 170.09 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 277.91 = 170.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/277.91 = 170.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 277.91 × 170.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 47,269.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,269.71/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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