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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 256.10 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 256.10 and 126.44 is: 174.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 256.10 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/256.10 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 256.10 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 32,381.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381.29/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.49

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