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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.26, 278.46 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.26, 278.46 and 117.22 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.26 : 278.46 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.26/278.46 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.26x = 278.46 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.26x = 32,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,640.39/185.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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