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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.48, 278.39 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.48, 278.39 and 113.48 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.48 : 278.39 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.48/278.39 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.48x = 278.39 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.48x = 31,589.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,589.74/185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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