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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 255.62 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 255.62 and 177.01 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 255.62 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/255.62 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 255.62 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 45,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,246.21/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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