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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 277.80 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 277.80 and 116.81 is: 174.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 277.80 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/277.80 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 277.80 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 32,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.84/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.94

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