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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.42 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.42 and 112.34 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.42 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.42 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.42 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 31,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,053.02/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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