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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 255.97 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 255.97 and 123.31 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 255.97 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/255.97 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 255.97 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 31,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,564.13/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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