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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 278.06 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 278.06 and 112.28 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 278.06 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/278.06 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 278.06 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 31,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,220.58/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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