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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 256.34 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 256.34 and 119.33 is: 164.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 256.34 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/256.34 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 256.34 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 30,587.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.77/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.70

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