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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 276.57 and 116.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 276.57 and 116.05 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 276.57 = 116.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/276.57 = 116.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 276.57 × 116.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 32,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095.95/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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