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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.99, 278.51 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.99, 278.51 and 113.63 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.99 : 278.51 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.99/278.51 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.99x = 278.51 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.99x = 31,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,645.13/185.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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