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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 253.60 and 157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 253.60 and 157.74 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 253.60 = 157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/253.60 = 157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 253.60 × 157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 40,002.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,002.47/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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