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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 277.14 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 277.14 and 116.15 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 277.14 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/277.14 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 277.14 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 32,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188.43/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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