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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 276.66 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 276.66 and 174.78 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 276.66 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/276.66 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 276.66 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 48,354.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,354.63/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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