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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.16 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.16 and 112.50 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.16 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.16 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.16 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 31,293.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,293.00/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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