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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 254.64 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 254.64 and 178.40 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 254.64 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/254.64 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 254.64 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 45,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,427.78/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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