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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 256.19 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 256.19 and 123.55 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 256.19 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/256.19 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 256.19 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 31,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,652.27/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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