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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.07, 277.30 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.07, 277.30 and 112.78 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.07 : 277.30 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.07/277.30 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.07x = 277.30 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.07x = 31,274.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.38/185.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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