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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 253.93 and 159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 253.93 and 159.44 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 253.93 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/253.93 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 253.93 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 40,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,484.53/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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