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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.14 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.14 and 167.54 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.14 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.14 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.14 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 42,912.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,912.41/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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