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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 275.97 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 275.97 and 169.98 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 275.97 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/275.97 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 275.97 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 46,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909.38/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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