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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 276.44 and 157.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 276.44 and 157.13 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 276.44 = 157.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/276.44 = 157.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 276.44 × 157.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 43,434.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434.85/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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