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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.77, 254.73 and 158.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.77, 254.73 and 158.43 is: 218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.77 : 254.73 = 158.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.77/254.73 = 158.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.77x = 254.73 × 158.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.77x = 40,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,358.42/184.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.43

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