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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.28 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.28 and 155.44 is: 232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.28 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.28 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.28 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 42,789.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,789.52/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.48

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