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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 277.29 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 277.29 and 177.18 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 277.29 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/277.29 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 277.29 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 49,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,130.24/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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