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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 277.17 and 162.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 277.17 and 162.13 is: 242.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 277.17 = 162.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/277.17 = 162.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 277.17 × 162.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 44,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936.92/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.62

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