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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.80 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.80 and 113.76 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.80 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.80 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.80 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 31,716.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,716.29/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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