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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.87, 276.90 and 116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.87, 276.90 and 116.43 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.87 : 276.90 = 116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.87/276.90 = 116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.87x = 276.90 × 116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.87x = 32,239.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,239.47/184.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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