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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 276.63 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 276.63 and 54.42 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 276.63 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/276.63 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 276.63 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 15,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.88/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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