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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 276.20 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 276.20 and 172.88 is: 259.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 276.20 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/276.20 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 276.20 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 47,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,749.28/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.29

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