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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 274.46 and 181.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 274.46 and 181.18 is: 269.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 274.46 = 181.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/274.46 = 181.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 274.46 × 181.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 49,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,726.66/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.90

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