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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.55, 256.06 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.55, 256.06 and 123.45 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.55 : 256.06 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.55/256.06 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.55x = 256.06 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.55x = 31,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.61/185.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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