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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 276.89 and 116.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 276.89 and 116.55 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 276.89 = 116.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/276.89 = 116.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 276.89 × 116.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 32,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.95/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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