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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.70, 278.01 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.70, 278.01 and 117.30 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.70 : 278.01 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.70/278.01 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.70x = 278.01 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.70x = 32,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,610.57/185.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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