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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 277.10 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 277.10 and 63 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 277.10 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/277.10 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 277.10 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 17,457.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457.30/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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