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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.63, 276.93 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.63, 276.93 and 54.62 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.63 : 276.93 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.63/276.93 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.63x = 276.93 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.63x = 15,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,125.92/184.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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