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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.06, 256.98 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.06, 256.98 and 123.79 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.06 : 256.98 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.06/256.98 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.06x = 256.98 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.06x = 31,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.86/186.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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