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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.73 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.73 and 76.45 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.73 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.73 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.73 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 21,155.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,155.63/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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