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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 277.16 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 277.16 and 113.22 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 277.16 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/277.16 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 277.16 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 31,379.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379.49/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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