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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.42, 255.84 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.42, 255.84 and 177.12 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.42 : 255.84 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.42/255.84 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.42x = 255.84 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.42x = 45,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,314.38/185.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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