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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.71 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.71 and 174.23 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.71 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.71 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.71 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 48,384.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,384.02/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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