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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.85, 276.81 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.85, 276.81 and 176.51 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.85 : 276.81 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.85/276.81 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.85x = 276.81 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.85x = 48,859.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,859.73/184.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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