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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.13 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.13 and 177.38 is: 244.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.13 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.13 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.13 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 45,433.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,433.42/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.82

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