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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.79, 277.12 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.79, 277.12 and 176.02 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.79 : 277.12 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.79/277.12 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.79x = 277.12 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.79x = 48,779.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,779.75/185.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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