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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 255.15 and 174.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 255.15 and 174.47 is: 240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 255.15 = 174.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/255.15 = 174.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 255.15 × 174.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 44,514.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,514.74/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.98

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