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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.76 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.76 and 74.82 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.76 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.76 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.76 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 20,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,707.18/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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