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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 274.84 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 274.84 and 176.67 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 274.84 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/274.84 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 274.84 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 48,555.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555.98/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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