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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.10 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.10 and 112.35 is: 168.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.10 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.10 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.10 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 31,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,244.54/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.33

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