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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.11, 277.04 and 168.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.11, 277.04 and 168.89 is: 252.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.11 : 277.04 = 168.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.11/277.04 = 168.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.11x = 277.04 × 168.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.11x = 46,789.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,789.36/185.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.76

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