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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 252.72 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 252.72 and 176.18 is: 241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 252.72 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/252.72 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 252.72 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 44,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.95/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.35

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