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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 276.30 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 276.30 and 116.13 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 276.30 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/276.30 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 276.30 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 32,086.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086.72/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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