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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.33, 277.82 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.33, 277.82 and 116.68 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.33 : 277.82 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.33/277.82 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.33x = 277.82 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.33x = 32,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.65/185.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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