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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 278.79 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 278.79 and 108.81 is: 163.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 278.79 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/278.79 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 278.79 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 30,335.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,335.14/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.28

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