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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 256.17 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 256.17 and 130.66 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 256.17 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/256.17 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 256.17 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 33,471.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,471.17/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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