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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.04 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.04 and 116.24 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.04 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.04 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.04 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 32,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.37/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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