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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 276.86 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 276.86 and 116 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 276.86 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/276.86 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 276.86 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 32,115.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,115.76/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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