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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.67, 277.50 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.67, 277.50 and 171.08 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.67 : 277.50 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.67/277.50 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.67x = 277.50 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.67x = 47,474.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.70/185.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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