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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 277.44 and 158.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 277.44 and 158.40 is: 236.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 277.44 = 158.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/277.44 = 158.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 277.44 × 158.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 43,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946.50/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.47

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