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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.03 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.03 and 154.05 is: 230.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.03 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.03 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.03 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 42,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.42/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.56

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