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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 254.15 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 254.15 and 110.48 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 254.15 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/254.15 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 254.15 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 28,078.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,078.49/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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