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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.53, 278.67 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.53, 278.67 and 112.48 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.53 : 278.67 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.53/278.67 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.53x = 278.67 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.53x = 31,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,343.19/185.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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