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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.74, 256.53 and 123.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.74, 256.53 and 123.83 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.74 : 256.53 = 123.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.74/256.53 = 123.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.74x = 256.53 × 123.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.74x = 31,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,765.49/185.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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