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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.33, 254.40 and 104.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.33, 254.40 and 104.59 is: 144.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.33 : 254.40 = 104.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.33/254.40 = 104.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.33x = 254.40 × 104.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.33x = 26,607.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607.17/184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.35

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