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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 275.40 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 275.40 and 175.50 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 275.40 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/275.40 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 275.40 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 48,332.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,332.70/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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