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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 275.08 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 275.08 and 174.72 is: 260.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 275.08 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/275.08 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 275.08 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 48,061.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,061.54/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.58

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