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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 254.62 and 153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 254.62 and 153.32 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 254.62 = 153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/254.62 = 153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 254.62 × 153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 39,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,038.34/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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