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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 254.44 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 254.44 and 174.75 is: 240.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 254.44 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/254.44 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 254.44 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 44,462.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462.95/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.77

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