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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 277.07 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 277.07 and 170.25 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 277.07 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/277.07 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 277.07 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 47,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,170.32/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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