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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 254.44 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 254.44 and 110.74 is: 152.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 254.44 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/254.44 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 254.44 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 28,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176.69/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.74

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