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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 253.06 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 253.06 and 164.72 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 253.06 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/253.06 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 253.06 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 41,684.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,684.04/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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