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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 255.98 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 255.98 and 179.95 is: 249.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 255.98 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/255.98 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 255.98 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 46,063.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063.60/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.86

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