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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.52 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.52 and 165.36 is: 247.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.52 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.52 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.52 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 46,056.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,056.07/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.83

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