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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 253.91 and 169.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 253.91 and 169.13 is: 233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 253.91 = 169.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/253.91 = 169.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 253.91 × 169.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 42,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,943.80/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.12

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