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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.79, 277.17 and 116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.79, 277.17 and 116.11 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.79 : 277.17 = 116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.79/277.17 = 116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.79x = 277.17 × 116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.79x = 32,182.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,182.21/184.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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