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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 253.86 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 253.86 and 144.72 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 253.86 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/253.86 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 253.86 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 36,738.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738.62/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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