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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.16 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.16 and 74.18 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.16 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.16 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.16 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 20,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634.33/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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