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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 275.58 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 275.58 and 170.54 is: 255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 275.58 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/275.58 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 275.58 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 46,997.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,997.41/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.18

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