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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.18, 254.16 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.18, 254.16 and 110.56 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.18 : 254.16 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.18/254.16 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.18x = 254.16 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.18x = 28,099.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.93/184.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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