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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 255.78 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 255.78 and 123.27 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 255.78 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/255.78 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 255.78 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 31,530.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,530.31/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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