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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.52 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.52 and 178.09 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.52 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.52 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.52 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 45,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,326.83/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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