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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 275.58 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 275.58 and 166.08 is: 248.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 275.58 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/275.58 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 275.58 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 45,768.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,768.33/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.36

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