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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 276.96 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 276.96 and 120.56 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 276.96 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/276.96 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 276.96 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 33,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,390.30/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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