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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 253.92 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 253.92 and 167.72 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 253.92 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/253.92 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 253.92 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 42,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,587.46/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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