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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.75, 277.36 and 159.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.75, 277.36 and 159.23 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.75 : 277.36 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.75/277.36 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.75x = 277.36 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.75x = 44,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,164.33/184.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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