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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 276.41 and 169.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 276.41 and 169.83 is: 254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 276.41 = 169.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/276.41 = 169.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 276.41 × 169.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 46,942.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,942.71/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.83

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