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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.15, 276.61 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.15, 276.61 and 178 is: 267.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.15 : 276.61 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.15/276.61 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.15x = 276.61 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.15x = 49,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,235.69/184.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.37

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