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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 276.51 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 276.51 and 123.60 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 276.51 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/276.51 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 276.51 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 34,176.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,176.64/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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