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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 277.59 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 277.59 and 116.55 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 277.59 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/277.59 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 277.59 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 32,353.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,353.11/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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