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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.92, 277.53 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.92, 277.53 and 179.08 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.92 : 277.53 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.92/277.53 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.92x = 277.53 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.92x = 49,700.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,700.07/185.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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