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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.61, 278.42 and 113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.61, 278.42 and 113.52 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.61 : 278.42 = 113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.61/278.42 = 113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.61x = 278.42 × 113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.61x = 31,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605.67/185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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