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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.71, 277.32 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.71, 277.32 and 116.04 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.71 : 277.32 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.71/277.32 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.71x = 277.32 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.71x = 32,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180.21/184.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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