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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.60, 253.19 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.60, 253.19 and 176.14 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.60 : 253.19 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.60/253.19 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.60x = 253.19 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.60x = 44,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.89/184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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