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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.09, 277.33 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.09, 277.33 and 116.44 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.09 : 277.33 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.09/277.33 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.09x = 277.33 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.09x = 32,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292.31/185.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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