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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 253.72 and 171.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 253.72 and 171.05 is: 235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 253.72 = 171.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/253.72 = 171.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 253.72 × 171.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 43,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,398.81/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.85

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