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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 255.87 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 255.87 and 175.26 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 255.87 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/255.87 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 255.87 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 44,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,843.78/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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