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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 277.40 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 277.40 and 116.27 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 277.40 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/277.40 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 277.40 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 32,252.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252.20/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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