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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.53, 374.72 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.53, 374.72 and 184.23 is: 254.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.53 : 374.72 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.53/374.72 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.53x = 374.72 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.53x = 69,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,033.74/271.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.24

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