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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.16, 277.80 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.16, 277.80 and 117.12 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.16 : 277.80 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.16/277.80 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.16x = 277.80 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.16x = 32,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535.94/185.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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