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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.52, 278 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.52, 278 and 172.02 is: 257.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.52 : 278 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.52/278 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.52x = 278 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.52x = 47,821.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,821.56/185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.77

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