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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.88, 278.57 and 164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.88, 278.57 and 164.18 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.88 : 278.57 = 164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.88/278.57 = 164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.88x = 278.57 × 164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.88x = 45,733.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,733.41/185.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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