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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.69, 255.82 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.69, 255.82 and 130.34 is: 179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.69 : 255.82 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.69/255.82 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.69x = 255.82 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.69x = 33,343.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,343.58/185.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.57

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