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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 277.41 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 277.41 and 56.70 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 277.41 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/277.41 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 277.41 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 15,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,729.15/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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