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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 276.66 and 158.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 276.66 and 158.87 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 276.66 = 158.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/276.66 = 158.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 276.66 × 158.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 43,951.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,951.59/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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