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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 276.16 and 159.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 276.16 and 159.32 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 276.16 = 159.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/276.16 = 159.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 276.16 × 159.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 43,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,997.81/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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