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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 277.92 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 277.92 and 113.26 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 277.92 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/277.92 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 277.92 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 31,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.22/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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