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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184, 275.98 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184, 275.98 and 158.49 is: 237.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184 : 275.98 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184/275.98 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184x = 275.98 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184x = 43,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,740.07/184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.72

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