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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 276.87 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 276.87 and 112.70 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 276.87 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/276.87 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 276.87 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 31,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,203.25/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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