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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.84, 253.43 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.84, 253.43 and 181.55 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.84 : 253.43 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.84/253.43 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.84x = 253.43 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.84x = 46,010.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,010.62/184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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