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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.31, 275.91 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.31, 275.91 and 151.67 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.31 : 275.91 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.31/275.91 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.31x = 275.91 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.31x = 41,847.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,847.39/184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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