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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185, 276.84 and 174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185, 276.84 and 174.44 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185 : 276.84 = 174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185/276.84 = 174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185x = 276.84 × 174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185x = 48,291.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291.97/185
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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