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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.66, 278.51 and 77.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.66, 278.51 and 77.45 is: 116.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.66 : 278.51 = 77.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.66/278.51 = 77.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.66x = 278.51 × 77.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.66x = 21,568.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.82/185.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.18

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