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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.91, 275.56 and 179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.91, 275.56 and 179.35 is: 267.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.91 : 275.56 = 179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.91/275.56 = 179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.91x = 275.56 × 179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.91x = 49,420.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,420.31/184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.27

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