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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 276.01 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 276.01 and 55.75 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 276.01 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/276.01 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 276.01 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 15,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387.28/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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