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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 254.28 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 254.28 and 183.68 is: 253.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 254.28 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/254.28 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 254.28 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 46,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,706.15/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.62

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