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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.34, 254.60 and 166.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.34, 254.60 and 166.85 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.34 : 254.60 = 166.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.34/254.60 = 166.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.34x = 254.60 × 166.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.34x = 42,480.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,480.01/184.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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