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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 276.45 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 276.45 and 97.65 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 276.45 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/276.45 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 276.45 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 26,995.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,995.34/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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