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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 374.88 and 184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 374.88 and 184.24 is: 254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 374.88 = 184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/374.88 = 184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 374.88 × 184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 69,067.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,067.89/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.19

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