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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 275.75 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 275.75 and 181.17 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 275.75 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/275.75 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 275.75 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 49,956.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,956.72/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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