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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.18 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.18 and 158.19 is: 218.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.18 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.18 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.18 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 40,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.73/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.13

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