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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 276.32 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 276.32 and 184.17 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 276.32 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/276.32 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 276.32 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 50,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,889.85/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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