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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 255.15 and 174.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 255.15 and 174.54 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 255.15 = 174.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/255.15 = 174.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 255.15 × 174.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 44,533.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,533.88/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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