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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.52, 276.72 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.52, 276.72 and 115.94 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.52 : 276.72 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.52/276.72 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.52x = 276.72 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.52x = 32,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,082.92/184.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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