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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.78, 277.12 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.78, 277.12 and 120.23 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.78 : 277.12 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.78/277.12 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.78x = 277.12 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.78x = 33,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,319.50/184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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