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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.73, 374.91 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.73, 374.91 and 184.52 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.73 : 374.91 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.73/374.91 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.73x = 374.91 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.73x = 69,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,178.39/271.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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