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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 254.63 and 158.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 254.63 and 158.49 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 254.63 = 158.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/254.63 = 158.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 254.63 × 158.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 40,355.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,355.52/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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