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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.11, 275.84 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.11, 275.84 and 153.63 is: 230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.11 : 275.84 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.11/275.84 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.11x = 275.84 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.11x = 42,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,377.11/184.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.18

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