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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.94 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.94 and 115.59 is: 173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.94 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.94 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.94 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 31,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,896.94/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.33

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