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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 256.22 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 256.22 and 126.59 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 256.22 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/256.22 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 256.22 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 32,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434.89/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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