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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.41, 277.53 and 167.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.41, 277.53 and 167.61 is: 252.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.41 : 277.53 = 167.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.41/277.53 = 167.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.41x = 277.53 × 167.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.41x = 46,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,516.80/184.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.25

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