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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 274.48 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 274.48 and 172.96 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 274.48 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/274.48 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 274.48 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 47,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,474.06/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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