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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 253.71 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 253.71 and 162.42 is: 223.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 253.71 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/253.71 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 253.71 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 41,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,207.58/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.71

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