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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 275.66 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 275.66 and 171.69 is: 256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 275.66 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/275.66 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 275.66 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 47,328.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,328.07/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.12

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