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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.04, 253.67 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.04, 253.67 and 165.58 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.04 : 253.67 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.04/253.67 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.04x = 253.67 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.04x = 42,001.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,001.22/184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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