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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.81, 278.91 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.81, 278.91 and 179.33 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.81 : 278.91 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.81/278.91 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.81x = 278.91 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.81x = 50,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,015.54/185.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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