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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 277.10 and 76.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 277.10 and 76.58 is: 114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 277.10 = 76.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/277.10 = 76.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 277.10 × 76.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 21,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,220.32/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.88

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