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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 277.17 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 277.17 and 88.50 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 277.17 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/277.17 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 277.17 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 24,529.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529.55/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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