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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.65 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.65 and 168.77 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.65 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.65 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.65 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 46,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.22/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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