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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.68, 256.53 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.68, 256.53 and 127.77 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.68 : 256.53 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.68/256.53 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.68x = 256.53 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.68x = 32,776.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,776.84/185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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