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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 254.55 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 254.55 and 169.65 is: 234.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 254.55 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/254.55 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 254.55 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 43,184.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,184.41/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.40

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