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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.20, 277.77 and 176.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.20, 277.77 and 176.08 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.20 : 277.77 = 176.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.20/277.77 = 176.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.20x = 277.77 × 176.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.20x = 48,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,909.74/185.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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