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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 255.09 and 174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 255.09 and 174.73 is: 241.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 255.09 = 174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/255.09 = 174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 255.09 × 174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 44,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571.88/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.22

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