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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.34 and 115.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.34 and 115.22 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.34 = 115.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.34 = 115.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.34 × 115.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 31,723.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,723.30/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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