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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.42, 275.91 and 158.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.42, 275.91 and 158.41 is: 237.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.42 : 275.91 = 158.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.42/275.91 = 158.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.42x = 275.91 × 158.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.42x = 43,706.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706.90/184.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.00

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