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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 276.42 and 159.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 276.42 and 159.34 is: 238.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 276.42 = 159.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/276.42 = 159.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 276.42 × 159.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 44,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,044.76/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.44

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