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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.06, 275.56 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.06, 275.56 and 166.66 is: 249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.06 : 275.56 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.06/275.56 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.06x = 275.56 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.06x = 45,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,924.83/184.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.51

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