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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 278.40 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 278.40 and 174.24 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 278.40 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/278.40 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 278.40 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 48,508.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508.42/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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