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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 255.42 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 255.42 and 174.60 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 255.42 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/255.42 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 255.42 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 44,596.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596.33/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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