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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.35, 276 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.35, 276 and 119.18 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.35 : 276 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.35/276 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.35x = 276 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.35x = 32,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892.30/184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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