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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 275.94 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 275.94 and 177.32 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 275.94 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/275.94 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 275.94 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 48,929.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,929.71/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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