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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.72, 277.08 and 154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.72, 277.08 and 154.48 is: 231.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.72 : 277.08 = 154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.72/277.08 = 154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.72x = 277.08 × 154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.72x = 42,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.32/184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.72

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