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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.27, 254.21 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.27, 254.21 and 110.46 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.27 : 254.21 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.27/254.21 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.27x = 254.21 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.27x = 28,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.90/184.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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