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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 277.36 and 116.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 277.36 and 116.56 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 277.36 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/277.36 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 277.36 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 32,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329.08/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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