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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.08 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.08 and 108.43 is: 162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.08 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.08 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.08 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 30,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153.18/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.59

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