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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 275.77 and 176.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 275.77 and 176.39 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 275.77 = 176.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/275.77 = 176.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 275.77 × 176.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 48,644.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,644.50/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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