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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 277.96 and 117.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 277.96 and 117.12 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 277.96 = 117.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/277.96 = 117.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 277.96 × 117.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 32,554.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554.68/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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