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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.28 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.28 and 111.98 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.28 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.28 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.28 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 31,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,049.81/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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