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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 276.75 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 276.75 and 116.16 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 276.75 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/276.75 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 276.75 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 32,147.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,147.28/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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