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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 279.24 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 279.24 and 174.32 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 279.24 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/279.24 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 279.24 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 48,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,677.12/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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