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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.44, 278.48 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.44, 278.48 and 177.34 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.44 : 278.48 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.44/278.48 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.44x = 278.48 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.44x = 49,385.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,385.64/185.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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