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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 275.07 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 275.07 and 176.52 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 275.07 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/275.07 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 275.07 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 48,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,555.36/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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