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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.46, 256.08 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.46, 256.08 and 119.94 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.46 : 256.08 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.46/256.08 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.46x = 256.08 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.46x = 30,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,714.24/185.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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