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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.45, 278.23 and 165.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.45, 278.23 and 165.30 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.45 : 278.23 = 165.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.45/278.23 = 165.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.45x = 278.23 × 165.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.45x = 45,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,991.42/185.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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