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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.50 and 117.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.50 and 117.02 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.50 = 117.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.50 = 117.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.50 × 117.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 32,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590.86/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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