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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 276.03 and 158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 276.03 and 158.76 is: 237.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 276.03 = 158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/276.03 = 158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 276.03 × 158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 43,822.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,822.52/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.64

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