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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 256.43 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 256.43 and 120.33 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 256.43 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/256.43 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 256.43 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 30,856.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,856.52/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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