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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.12 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.12 and 170.32 is: 234.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.12 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.12 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.12 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 43,622.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,622.36/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.76

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