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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 277 and 172.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 277 and 172.25 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 277 = 172.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/277 = 172.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 277 × 172.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 47,713.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,713.25/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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