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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 254.43 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 254.43 and 110.72 is: 152.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 254.43 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/254.43 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 254.43 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 28,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,169.22/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.72

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