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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 278.41 and 165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 278.41 and 165.43 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 278.41 = 165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/278.41 = 165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 278.41 × 165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 46,057.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,057.37/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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