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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.20, 254.13 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.20, 254.13 and 166.65 is: 229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.20 : 254.13 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.20/254.13 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.20x = 254.13 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.20x = 42,350.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,350.76/184.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.92

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