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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.49, 254.53 and 110.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.49, 254.53 and 110.78 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.49 : 254.53 = 110.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.49/254.53 = 110.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.49x = 254.53 × 110.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.49x = 28,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,196.83/184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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