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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.82, 256.05 and 177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.82, 256.05 and 177.63 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.82 : 256.05 = 177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.82/256.05 = 177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.82x = 256.05 × 177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.82x = 45,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,482.16/185.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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