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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.19, 277.73 and 165.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.19, 277.73 and 165.85 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.19 : 277.73 = 165.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.19/277.73 = 165.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.19x = 277.73 × 165.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.19x = 46,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,060.62/185.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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