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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.01, 276.76 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.01, 276.76 and 173.49 is: 259.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.01 : 276.76 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.01/276.76 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.01x = 276.76 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.01x = 48,015.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,015.09/185.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.53

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