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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 276.88 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 276.88 and 112.40 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 276.88 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/276.88 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 276.88 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 31,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,121.31/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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