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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 277.85 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 277.85 and 175.11 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 277.85 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/277.85 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 277.85 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 48,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,653.44/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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