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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 254.29 and 158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 254.29 and 158.24 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 254.29 = 158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/254.29 = 158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 254.29 × 158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 40,238.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,238.06/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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