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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.08, 254.32 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.08, 254.32 and 178 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.08 : 254.32 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.08/254.32 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.08x = 254.32 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.08x = 45,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268.96/184.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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