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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 277.05 and 110.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 277.05 and 110.73 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 277.05 = 110.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/277.05 = 110.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 277.05 × 110.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 30,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,677.75/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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