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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.73, 688.17 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.73, 688.17 and 184.80 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.73 : 688.17 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.73/688.17 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.73x = 688.17 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.73x = 127,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,173.82/458.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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