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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 275.54 and 159.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 275.54 and 159.08 is: 237.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 275.54 = 159.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/275.54 = 159.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 275.54 × 159.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 43,830.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830.73/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.45

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