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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 276.99 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 276.99 and 116.34 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 276.99 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/276.99 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 276.99 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 32,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225.02/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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