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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 277.83 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 277.83 and 173.75 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 277.83 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/277.83 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 277.83 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 48,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,271.57/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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