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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.85, 256.47 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.85, 256.47 and 120.35 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.85 : 256.47 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.85/256.47 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.85x = 256.47 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.85x = 30,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,866.81/185.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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