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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.60, 256.20 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.60, 256.20 and 127.64 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.60 : 256.20 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.60/256.20 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.60x = 256.20 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.60x = 32,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,701.37/185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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