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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.13, 253.80 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.13, 253.80 and 153.16 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.13 : 253.80 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.13/253.80 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.13x = 253.80 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.13x = 38,872.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,872.01/184.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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