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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 276.30 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 276.30 and 115.70 is: 173.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 276.30 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/276.30 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 276.30 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 31,967.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,967.91/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.42

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