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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.49 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.49 and 116.38 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.49 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.49 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.49 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 32,294.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,294.29/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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