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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 254.70 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 254.70 and 173.76 is: 239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 254.70 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/254.70 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 254.70 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 44,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,256.67/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.33

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