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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.38, 254.71 and 167.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.38, 254.71 and 167.97 is: 232.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.38 : 254.71 = 167.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.38/254.71 = 167.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.38x = 254.71 × 167.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.38x = 42,784.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,784.80/184.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.05

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