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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.24, 278.19 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.24, 278.19 and 177.90 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.24 : 278.19 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.24/278.19 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.24x = 278.19 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.24x = 49,488.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,488.96/185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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