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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.29, 275.10 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.29, 275.10 and 156.93 is: 234.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.29 : 275.10 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.29/275.10 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.29x = 275.10 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.29x = 43,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,171.44/184.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.26

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