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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.77, 256.26 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.77, 256.26 and 120.34 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.77 : 256.26 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.77/256.26 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.77x = 256.26 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.77x = 30,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,838.33/185.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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