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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 256.12 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 256.12 and 123.50 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 256.12 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/256.12 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 256.12 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 31,630.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630.82/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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