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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.86, 278.79 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.86, 278.79 and 113.77 is: 170.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.86 : 278.79 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.86/278.79 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.86x = 278.79 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.86x = 31,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,717.94/185.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.66

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