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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 253.99 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 253.99 and 156.62 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 253.99 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/253.99 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 253.99 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 39,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.91/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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