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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 256.14 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 256.14 and 123.48 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 256.14 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/256.14 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 256.14 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 31,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,628.17/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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