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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 274.66 and 175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 274.66 and 175.60 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 274.66 = 175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/274.66 = 175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 274.66 × 175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 48,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,230.30/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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