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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.59, 278.22 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.59, 278.22 and 116.91 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.59 : 278.22 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.59/278.22 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.59x = 278.22 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.59x = 32,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,526.48/185.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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