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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 255.53 and 177.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 255.53 and 177.53 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 255.53 = 177.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/255.53 = 177.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 255.53 × 177.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 45,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,363.41/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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