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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 253.93 and 158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 253.93 and 158.01 is: 217.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 253.93 = 158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/253.93 = 158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 253.93 × 158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 40,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,121.42/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.67

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