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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 277.77 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 277.77 and 112.15 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 277.77 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/277.77 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 277.77 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 31,151.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151.91/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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