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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.15 and 123.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.15 and 123.45 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.15 = 123.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.15 = 123.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.15 × 123.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 31,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.72/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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