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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.95, 278.79 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.95, 278.79 and 168.13 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.95 : 278.79 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.95/278.79 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.95x = 278.79 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.95x = 46,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.96/185.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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