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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.65, 277.36 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.65, 277.36 and 178.50 is: 268.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.65 : 277.36 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.65/277.36 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.65x = 277.36 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.65x = 49,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,507.87/184.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.12

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