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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 276.52 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 276.52 and 116.34 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 276.52 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/276.52 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 276.52 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 32,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170.34/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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