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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 254.38 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 254.38 and 174.42 is: 240.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 254.38 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/254.38 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 254.38 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 44,369.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369.48/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.95

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