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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.30 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.30 and 155.72 is: 233.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.30 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.30 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.30 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 43,024.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.05/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.29

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