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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 255.98 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 255.98 and 123.43 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 255.98 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/255.98 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 255.98 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 31,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,594.99/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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