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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 254.16 and 156.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 254.16 and 156.75 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 254.16 = 156.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/254.16 = 156.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 254.16 × 156.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 39,839.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,839.58/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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