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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 277.92 and 117.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 277.92 and 117.18 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 277.92 = 117.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/277.92 = 117.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 277.92 × 117.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 32,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566.67/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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