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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 278.01 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 278.01 and 165.27 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 278.01 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/278.01 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 278.01 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 45,946.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,946.71/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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