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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 275.94 and 158.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 275.94 and 158.61 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 275.94 = 158.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/275.94 = 158.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 275.94 × 158.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 43,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766.84/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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