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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.28, 277.44 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.28, 277.44 and 179.80 is: 269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.28 : 277.44 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.28/277.44 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.28x = 277.44 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.28x = 49,883.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,883.71/185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.24

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