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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 254.68 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 254.68 and 155.72 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 254.68 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/254.68 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 254.68 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 39,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,658.77/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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