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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.64 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.64 and 116.55 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.64 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.64 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.64 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 32,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.36/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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