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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.18, 254.73 and 177.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.18, 254.73 and 177.69 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.18 : 254.73 = 177.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.18/254.73 = 177.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.18x = 254.73 × 177.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.18x = 45,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,263.16/185.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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