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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.24 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.24 and 112.80 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.24 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.24 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.24 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 31,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.67/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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