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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 278.10 and 167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 278.10 and 167.52 is: 250.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 278.10 = 167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/278.10 = 167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 278.10 × 167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 46,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,587.31/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.75

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