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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 277.76 and 116.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 277.76 and 116.62 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 277.76 = 116.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/277.76 = 116.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 277.76 × 116.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 32,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,390.55/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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