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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 256.52 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 256.52 and 123.80 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 256.52 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/256.52 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 256.52 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 31,757.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,757.18/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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