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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 278.43 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 278.43 and 113.54 is: 170.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 278.43 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/278.43 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 278.43 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 31,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,611.55/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.12

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