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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.19 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.19 and 117.05 is: 175.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.19 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.19 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.19 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 32,560.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.75/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.59

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