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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 256.77 and 120.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 256.77 and 120.57 is: 166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 256.77 = 120.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/256.77 = 120.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 256.77 × 120.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 30,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.76/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.49

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