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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 253.97 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 253.97 and 110.34 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 253.97 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/253.97 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 253.97 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 28,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023.05/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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