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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 253.63 and 158.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 253.63 and 158.18 is: 217.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 253.63 = 158.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/253.63 = 158.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 253.63 × 158.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 40,118.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118.84/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.59

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