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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 254.80 and 171.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 254.80 and 171.09 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 254.80 = 171.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/254.80 = 171.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 254.80 × 171.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 43,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593.73/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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