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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 255.54 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 255.54 and 111.46 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 255.54 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/255.54 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 255.54 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 28,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482.49/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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