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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.55, 254.07 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.55, 254.07 and 172.13 is: 236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.55 : 254.07 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.55/254.07 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.55x = 254.07 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.55x = 43,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,731.80/184.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.97

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