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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 274.59 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 274.59 and 175.14 is: 260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 274.59 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/274.59 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 274.59 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 48,091.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,091.69/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.74

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