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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 252.16 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 252.16 and 175.76 is: 240.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 252.16 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/252.16 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 252.16 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 44,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,319.64/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.76

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