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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 255.88 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 255.88 and 123.44 is: 170.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 255.88 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/255.88 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 255.88 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 31,585.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585.83/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.11

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