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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 253.93 and 159.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 253.93 and 159.50 is: 219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 253.93 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/253.93 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 253.93 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 40,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,501.04/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.99

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