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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.90, 277.59 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.90, 277.59 and 112.90 is: 169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.90 : 277.59 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.90/277.59 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.90x = 277.59 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.90x = 31,339.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,339.91/184.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.50

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