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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 278.19 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 278.19 and 162.58 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 278.19 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/278.19 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 278.19 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 45,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,228.13/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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