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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 254.46 and 175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 254.46 and 175.18 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 254.46 = 175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/254.46 = 175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 254.46 × 175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 44,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,576.30/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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