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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.18, 276.51 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.18, 276.51 and 114.88 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.18 : 276.51 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.18/276.51 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.18x = 276.51 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.18x = 31,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,763.51/184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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