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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.27, 277.75 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.27, 277.75 and 176.16 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.27 : 277.75 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.27/277.75 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.27x = 277.75 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.27x = 48,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,928.00/185.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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