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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 255.40 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 255.40 and 176.36 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 255.40 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/255.40 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 255.40 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 45,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,042.34/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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