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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 276.34 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 276.34 and 174.88 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 276.34 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/276.34 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 276.34 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 48,326.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,326.34/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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