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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 277.74 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 277.74 and 108.47 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 277.74 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/277.74 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 277.74 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 30,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,126.46/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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