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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 277.44 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 277.44 and 156.48 is: 235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 277.44 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/277.44 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 277.44 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 43,413.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.81/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.54

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