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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.30, 279.23 and 177.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.30, 279.23 and 177.58 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.30 : 279.23 = 177.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.30/279.23 = 177.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.30x = 279.23 × 177.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.30x = 49,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,585.66/187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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