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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 277.83 and 117.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 277.83 and 117.05 is: 175.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 277.83 = 117.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/277.83 = 117.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 277.83 × 117.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 32,518.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,518.61/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.31

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