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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 255.80 and 175.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 255.80 and 175.26 is: 241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 255.80 = 175.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/255.80 = 175.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 255.80 × 175.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 44,831.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,831.51/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.65

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