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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.06, 277.84 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.06, 277.84 and 116.37 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.06 : 277.84 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.06/277.84 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.06x = 277.84 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.06x = 32,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332.99/185.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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