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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 273.92 and 181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 273.92 and 181.84 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 273.92 = 181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/273.92 = 181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 273.92 × 181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 49,809.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,809.61/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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