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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.39, 254.48 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.39, 254.48 and 110.71 is: 152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.39 : 254.48 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.39/254.48 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.39x = 254.48 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.39x = 28,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,173.12/184.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.79

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