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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 254.78 and 173.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 254.78 and 173.74 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 254.78 = 173.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/254.78 = 173.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 254.78 × 173.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 44,265.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265.48/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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