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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.19, 254.22 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.19, 254.22 and 178.41 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.19 : 254.22 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.19/254.22 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.19x = 254.22 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.19x = 45,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,355.39/184.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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