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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 276.70 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 276.70 and 119.36 is: 179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 276.70 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/276.70 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 276.70 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 33,026.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,026.91/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.24

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