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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 254.82 and 158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 254.82 and 158.55 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 254.82 = 158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/254.82 = 158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 254.82 × 158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 40,401.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,401.71/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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