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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.64, 278.19 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.64, 278.19 and 108.42 is: 162.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.64 : 278.19 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.64/278.19 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.64x = 278.19 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.64x = 30,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,161.36/185.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.47

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