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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.74, 255.15 and 159.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.74, 255.15 and 159.18 is: 219.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.74 : 255.15 = 159.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.74/255.15 = 159.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.74x = 255.15 × 159.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.74x = 40,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,614.78/184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.85

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