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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 252.47 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 252.47 and 174.11 is: 238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 252.47 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/252.47 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 252.47 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 43,957.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.75/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.84

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