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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 276.56 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 276.56 and 112.68 is: 169.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 276.56 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/276.56 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 276.56 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 31,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,162.78/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.03

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