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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.16, 256.77 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.16, 256.77 and 123.96 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.16 : 256.77 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.16/256.77 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.16x = 256.77 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.16x = 31,829.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,829.21/186.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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