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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 275.40 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 275.40 and 176.16 is: 262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 275.40 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/275.40 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 275.40 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 48,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,514.46/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.44

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