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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 277.72 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 277.72 and 173.92 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 277.72 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/277.72 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 277.72 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 48,301.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301.06/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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