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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 274.38 and 170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 274.38 and 170.78 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 274.38 = 170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/274.38 = 170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 274.38 × 170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 46,858.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,858.62/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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