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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.30, 278.21 and 112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.30, 278.21 and 112.24 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.30 : 278.21 = 112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.30/278.21 = 112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.30x = 278.21 × 112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.30x = 31,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,226.29/185.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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