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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 277.86 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 277.86 and 177.05 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 277.86 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/277.86 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 277.86 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 49,193.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,193.72/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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