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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 276.28 and 111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 276.28 and 111.20 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 276.28 = 111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/276.28 = 111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 276.28 × 111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 30,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,722.34/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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