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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 254.46 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 254.46 and 176.12 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 254.46 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/254.46 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 254.46 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 44,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,814.22/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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