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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.06 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.06 and 165.26 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.06 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.06 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.06 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 45,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,949.98/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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