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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.53 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.53 and 170.49 is: 235.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.53 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.53 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.53 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 43,735.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,735.80/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.16

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