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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.04, 256.78 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.04, 256.78 and 177.34 is: 244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.04 : 256.78 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.04/256.78 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.04x = 256.78 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.04x = 45,537.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537.37/186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.77

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