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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 276.70 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 276.70 and 116.24 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 276.70 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/276.70 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 276.70 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 32,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163.61/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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