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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 275.37 and 171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 275.37 and 171.80 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 275.37 = 171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/275.37 = 171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 275.37 × 171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 47,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,308.57/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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