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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.96, 277.60 and 159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.96, 277.60 and 159.36 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.96 : 277.60 = 159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.96/277.60 = 159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.96x = 277.60 × 159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.96x = 44,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,238.34/184.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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