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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.23, 275.90 and 160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.23, 275.90 and 160.05 is: 239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.23 : 275.90 = 160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.23/275.90 = 160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.23x = 275.90 × 160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.23x = 44,158.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,158.20/184.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.69

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