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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 278.34 and 104.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 278.34 and 104.16 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 278.34 = 104.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/278.34 = 104.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 278.34 × 104.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 28,991.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991.89/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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