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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.76, 277.99 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.76, 277.99 and 112.59 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.76 : 277.99 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.76/277.99 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.76x = 277.99 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.76x = 31,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,297.50/185.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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