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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.69, 254.64 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.69, 254.64 and 157 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.69 : 254.64 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.69/254.64 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.69x = 254.64 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.69x = 39,978.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,978.48/184.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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