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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.03, 254.24 and 168.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.03, 254.24 and 168.19 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.03 : 254.24 = 168.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.03/254.24 = 168.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.03x = 254.24 × 168.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.03x = 42,760.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,760.63/184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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