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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 276.27 and 111.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 276.27 and 111.15 is: 166.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 276.27 = 111.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/276.27 = 111.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 276.27 × 111.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 30,707.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,707.41/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.73

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