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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 276.57 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 276.57 and 81.71 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 276.57 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/276.57 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 276.57 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 22,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598.53/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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