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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 276.60 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 276.60 and 120.32 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 276.60 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/276.60 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 276.60 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 33,280.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280.51/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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