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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 255.96 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 255.96 and 182.32 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 255.96 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/255.96 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 255.96 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 46,666.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,666.63/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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