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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.80, 276.12 and 156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.80, 276.12 and 156 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.80 : 276.12 = 156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.80/276.12 = 156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.80x = 276.12 × 156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.80x = 43,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,074.72/184.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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