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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.62 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.62 and 176.28 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.62 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.62 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.62 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 48,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,938.85/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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