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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 278.69 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 278.69 and 113.55 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 278.69 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/278.69 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 278.69 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 31,644.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,644.68/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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