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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 275.19 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 275.19 and 178.71 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 275.19 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/275.19 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 275.19 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 49,179.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,179.20/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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