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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 256.46 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 256.46 and 120.36 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 256.46 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/256.46 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 256.46 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 30,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,867.53/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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