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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 254.48 and 153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 254.48 and 153.44 is: 211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 254.48 = 153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/254.48 = 153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 254.48 × 153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 39,047.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,047.41/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.41

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