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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 278.72 and 113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 278.72 and 113.45 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 278.72 = 113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/278.72 = 113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 278.72 × 113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 31,618.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,618.82/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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