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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 253.90 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 253.90 and 171.99 is: 236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 253.90 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/253.90 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 253.90 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 43,668.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.26/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.80

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