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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278.64 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278.64 and 113.52 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278.64 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278.64 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278.64 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 31,631.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.21/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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