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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 252.65 and 167.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 252.65 and 167.59 is: 230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 252.65 = 167.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/252.65 = 167.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 252.65 × 167.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 42,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,341.61/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.04

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