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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 276.01 and 170.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 276.01 and 170.08 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 276.01 = 170.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/276.01 = 170.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 276.01 × 170.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 46,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.67/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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