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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 277.58 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 277.58 and 174.27 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 277.58 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/277.58 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 277.58 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 48,373.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373.87/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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