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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.51 and 82.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.51 and 82.17 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.51 = 82.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.51 = 82.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.51 × 82.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 22,802.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802.79/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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