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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.51, 254.57 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.51, 254.57 and 110.80 is: 152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.51 : 254.57 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.51/254.57 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.51x = 254.57 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.51x = 28,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.27/184.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.87

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