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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 275.42 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 275.42 and 179.68 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 275.42 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/275.42 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 275.42 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 49,487.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,487.47/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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