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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.35, 276.62 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.35, 276.62 and 81.70 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.35 : 276.62 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.35/276.62 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.35x = 276.62 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.35x = 22,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600.62/184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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