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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 277.05 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 277.05 and 116.13 is: 174.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 277.05 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/277.05 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 277.05 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 32,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,172.43/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.41

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