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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 276.06 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 276.06 and 171.14 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 276.06 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/276.06 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 276.06 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 47,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,244.91/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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