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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.44 and 116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.44 and 116.96 is: 175.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.44 = 116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.44 = 116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.44 × 116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 32,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449.38/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.44

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