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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.94, 276.22 and 158.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.94, 276.22 and 158.95 is: 237.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.94 : 276.22 = 158.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.94/276.22 = 158.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.94x = 276.22 × 158.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.94x = 43,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,905.17/184.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.40

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