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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.12 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.12 and 174 is: 260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.12 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.12 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.12 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 48,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,392.88/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.40

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