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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.65, 278.48 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.65, 278.48 and 109.15 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.65 : 278.48 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.65/278.48 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.65x = 278.48 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.65x = 30,394.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.85/185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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