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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.17, 277.08 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.17, 277.08 and 171.54 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.17 : 277.08 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.17/277.08 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.17x = 277.08 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.17x = 47,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,530.30/185.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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