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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.25, 276.32 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.25, 276.32 and 116.21 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.25 : 276.32 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.25/276.32 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.25x = 276.32 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.25x = 32,109.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109.18/184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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