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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.35, 276.33 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.35, 276.33 and 81.69 is: 122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.35 : 276.33 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.35/276.33 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.35x = 276.33 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.35x = 22,573.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573.40/184.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.45

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