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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 275.64 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 275.64 and 174.32 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 275.64 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/275.64 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 275.64 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 48,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,049.56/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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