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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.95, 276.21 and 157.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.95, 276.21 and 157.68 is: 235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.95 : 276.21 = 157.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.95/276.21 = 157.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.95x = 276.21 × 157.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.95x = 43,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,552.79/184.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.48

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