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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.54, 278.17 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.54, 278.17 and 113.32 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.54 : 278.17 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.54/278.17 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.54x = 278.17 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.54x = 31,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,522.22/185.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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