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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 275.40 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 275.40 and 154.44 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 275.40 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/275.40 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 275.40 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 42,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,532.78/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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