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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.75 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.75 and 112.44 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.75 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.75 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.75 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 31,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,117.77/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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