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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.38, 255.74 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.38, 255.74 and 123.24 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.38 : 255.74 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.38/255.74 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.38x = 255.74 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.38x = 31,517.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,517.40/185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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