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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 277.13 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 277.13 and 116.18 is: 174.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 277.13 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/277.13 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 277.13 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 32,195.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195.00/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.47

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