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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 277.30 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 277.30 and 112.84 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 277.30 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/277.30 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 277.30 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 31,290.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,290.53/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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