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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 277.41 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 277.41 and 112.79 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 277.41 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/277.41 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 277.41 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 31,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,287.69/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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