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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.56, 277.83 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.56, 277.83 and 171.22 is: 256.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.56 : 277.83 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.56/277.83 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.56x = 277.83 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.56x = 47,570.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,570.05/185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.36

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