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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.05, 255.23 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.05, 255.23 and 176.75 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.05 : 255.23 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.05/255.23 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.05x = 255.23 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.05x = 45,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109.74/185.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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