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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 276.17 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 276.17 and 123.74 is: 185.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 276.17 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/276.17 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 276.17 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 34,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.28/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.61

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