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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 256.59 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 256.59 and 184.32 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 256.59 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/256.59 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 256.59 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 47,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,294.67/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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