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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.82, 254.93 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.82, 254.93 and 115.78 is: 159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.82 : 254.93 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.82/254.93 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.82x = 254.93 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.82x = 29,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,515.80/184.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.70

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