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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.30, 254.31 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.30, 254.31 and 109.58 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.30 : 254.31 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.30/254.31 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.30x = 254.31 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.30x = 27,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,867.25/184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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