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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 254.03 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 254.03 and 165.81 is: 228.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 254.03 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/254.03 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 254.03 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 42,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.89/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.87

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