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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 272.78 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 272.78 and 174.84 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 272.78 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/272.78 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 272.78 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 47,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,692.86/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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