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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 276.03 and 153.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 276.03 and 153.76 is: 230.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 276.03 = 153.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/276.03 = 153.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 276.03 × 153.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 42,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,442.37/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.36

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