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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.31 and 113.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.31 and 113.39 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.31 = 113.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.31 = 113.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.31 × 113.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 31,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,556.18/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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