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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 256.26 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 256.26 and 120.24 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 256.26 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/256.26 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 256.26 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 30,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,812.48/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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