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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.34, 278.03 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.34, 278.03 and 176.59 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.34 : 278.03 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.34/278.03 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.34x = 278.03 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.34x = 49,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,097.32/185.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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