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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 275.94 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 275.94 and 177.93 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 275.94 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/275.94 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 275.94 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 49,098.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,098.00/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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