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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.20 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.20 and 108.48 is: 162.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.20 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.20 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.20 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 30,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.14/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.74

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