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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 275.97 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 275.97 and 175.77 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 275.97 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/275.97 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 275.97 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 48,507.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,507.25/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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