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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 276.52 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 276.52 and 178.16 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 276.52 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/276.52 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 276.52 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 49,264.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,264.80/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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