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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 277.62 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 277.62 and 112.62 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 277.62 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/277.62 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 277.62 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 31,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265.56/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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