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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 275.49 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 275.49 and 173.52 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 275.49 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/275.49 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 275.49 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 47,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,803.02/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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