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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.10 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.10 and 159.63 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.10 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.10 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.10 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 40,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,561.98/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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