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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.14, 275.67 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.14, 275.67 and 111.78 is: 167.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.14 : 275.67 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.14/275.67 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.14x = 275.67 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.14x = 30,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,814.39/184.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.34

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