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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 276.68 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 276.68 and 112.46 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 276.68 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/276.68 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 276.68 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 31,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114.33/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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