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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 276.62 and 157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 276.62 and 157.30 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 276.62 = 157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/276.62 = 157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 276.62 × 157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 43,512.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,512.33/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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