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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.80, 256.44 and 127.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.80, 256.44 and 127.60 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.80 : 256.44 = 127.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.80/256.44 = 127.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.80x = 256.44 × 127.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.80x = 32,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,721.74/185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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