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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 277.80 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 277.80 and 181.16 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 277.80 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/277.80 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 277.80 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 50,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.86/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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