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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 253.96 and 110.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 253.96 and 110.36 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 253.96 = 110.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/253.96 = 110.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 253.96 × 110.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 28,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027.03/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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