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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.04, 256.05 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.04, 256.05 and 177.21 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.04 : 256.05 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.04/256.05 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.04x = 256.05 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.04x = 45,374.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,374.62/185.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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