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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 277.10 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 277.10 and 116.19 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 277.10 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/277.10 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 277.10 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 32,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194.28/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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