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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.67, 275.37 and 159.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.67, 275.37 and 159.15 is: 237.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.67 : 275.37 = 159.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.67/275.37 = 159.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.67x = 275.37 × 159.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.67x = 43,825.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,825.14/184.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.32

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