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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.32, 277.02 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.32, 277.02 and 168.12 is: 252.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.32 : 277.02 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.32/277.02 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.32x = 277.02 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.32x = 46,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572.60/184.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.67

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