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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.36, 276.74 and 155.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.36, 276.74 and 155.84 is: 233.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.36 : 276.74 = 155.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.36/276.74 = 155.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.36x = 276.74 × 155.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.36x = 43,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127.16/184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.93

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