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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 276.16 and 115.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 276.16 and 115.75 is: 173.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 276.16 = 115.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/276.16 = 115.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 276.16 × 115.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 31,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965.52/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.54

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