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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.18 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.18 and 113.46 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.18 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.18 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.18 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 31,562.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.30/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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