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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 276.75 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 276.75 and 115.57 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 276.75 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/276.75 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 276.75 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 31,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984.00/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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