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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.94, 278.37 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.94, 278.37 and 113.58 is: 170.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.94 : 278.37 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.94/278.37 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.94x = 278.37 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.94x = 31,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,617.26/185.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.04

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