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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 277.49 and 111.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 277.49 and 111.89 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 277.49 = 111.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/277.49 = 111.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 277.49 × 111.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 31,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049.33/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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