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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 275.77 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 275.77 and 174.10 is: 260.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 275.77 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/275.77 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 275.77 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 48,011.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,011.56/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.04

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