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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 277.20 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 277.20 and 176.76 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 277.20 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/277.20 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 277.20 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 48,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,997.87/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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