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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 277.35 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 277.35 and 112.81 is: 168.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 277.35 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/277.35 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 277.35 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 31,287.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,287.85/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.97

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