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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 276.14 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 276.14 and 115.63 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 276.14 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/276.14 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 276.14 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 31,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,929.67/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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