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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 256.24 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 256.24 and 115.73 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 256.24 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/256.24 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 256.24 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 29,654.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654.66/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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