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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.31, 254.28 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.31, 254.28 and 110.60 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.31 : 254.28 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.31/254.28 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.31x = 254.28 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.31x = 28,123.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,123.37/184.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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