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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.72, 278.39 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.72, 278.39 and 108.70 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.72 : 278.39 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.72/278.39 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.72x = 278.39 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.72x = 30,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260.57/185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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