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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 276.66 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 276.66 and 171.84 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 276.66 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/276.66 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 276.66 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 47,541.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541.25/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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