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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 254.72 and 184.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 254.72 and 184.10 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 254.72 = 184.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/254.72 = 184.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 254.72 × 184.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 46,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,893.14/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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