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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 278.70 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 278.70 and 113.56 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 278.70 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/278.70 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 278.70 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 31,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,649.17/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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