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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.29 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.29 and 123.53 is: 170.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.29 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.29 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.29 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 31,658.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.11/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.55

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