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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 256.36 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 256.36 and 120.32 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 256.36 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/256.36 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 256.36 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 30,845.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.24/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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