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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 255.72 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 255.72 and 173.40 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 255.72 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/255.72 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 255.72 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 44,341.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,341.85/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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