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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 276.36 and 116.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 276.36 and 116.06 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 276.36 = 116.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/276.36 = 116.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 276.36 × 116.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 32,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,074.34/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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