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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 256.33 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 256.33 and 123.60 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 256.33 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/256.33 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 256.33 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 31,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682.39/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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