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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 277.80 and 113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 277.80 and 113.06 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 277.80 = 113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/277.80 = 113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 277.80 × 113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 31,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,408.07/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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