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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 277.58 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 277.58 and 154.23 is: 231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 277.58 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/277.58 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 277.58 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 42,811.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,811.16/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.21

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