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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.51, 278.33 and 113.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.51, 278.33 and 113.42 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.51 : 278.33 = 113.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.51/278.33 = 113.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.51x = 278.33 × 113.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.51x = 31,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,569.17/185.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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