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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 275.80 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 275.80 and 151.47 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 275.80 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/275.80 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 275.80 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 41,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773.29/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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