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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 276 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 276 and 108 is: 162

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 276 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/276 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 276 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 29,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162

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