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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 255.59 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 255.59 and 126.94 is: 175.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 255.59 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/255.59 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 255.59 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 32,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444.59/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.22

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