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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 275.76 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 275.76 and 119.76 is: 179.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 275.76 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/275.76 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 275.76 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 33,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,025.02/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.44

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