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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 374.32 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 374.32 and 184 is: 253.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 374.32 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/374.32 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 374.32 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 68,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,874.88/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.70

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