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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.12, 254.88 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.12, 254.88 and 174.56 is: 240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.12 : 254.88 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.12/254.88 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.12x = 254.88 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.12x = 44,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,491.85/185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.34

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