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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 277.03 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 277.03 and 179.12 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 277.03 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/277.03 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 277.03 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 49,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,620.72/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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