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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 275.68 and 171.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 275.68 and 171.39 is: 256.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 275.68 = 171.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/275.68 = 171.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 275.68 × 171.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 47,248.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,248.80/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.72

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