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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 274.24 and 174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 274.24 and 174.40 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 274.24 = 174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/274.24 = 174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 274.24 × 174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 47,827.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,827.46/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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