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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 276.26 and 159.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 276.26 and 159.74 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 276.26 = 159.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/276.26 = 159.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 276.26 × 159.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 44,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129.77/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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