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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 277.34 and 121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 277.34 and 121 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 277.34 = 121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/277.34 = 121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 277.34 × 121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 33,558.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,558.14/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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