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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.21 and 158.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.21 and 158.04 is: 217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.21 = 158.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.21 = 158.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.21 × 158.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 40,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,175.27/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.89

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