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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 276.51 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 276.51 and 112.18 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 276.51 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/276.51 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 276.51 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 31,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.89/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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