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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.17 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.17 and 123.51 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.17 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.17 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.17 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 31,639.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,639.56/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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