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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.57, 277.81 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.57, 277.81 and 113.21 is: 169.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.57 : 277.81 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.57/277.81 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.57x = 277.81 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.57x = 31,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,449.20/185.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.48

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