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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.73, 255.23 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.73, 255.23 and 178.16 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.73 : 255.23 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.73/255.23 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.73x = 255.23 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.73x = 45,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,470.95/184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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