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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 277.69 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 277.69 and 116.76 is: 174.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 277.69 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/277.69 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 277.69 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 32,423.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423.08/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.84

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