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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 276.10 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 276.10 and 156.71 is: 234.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 276.10 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/276.10 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 276.10 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 43,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,267.93/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.86

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