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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.44, 276.64 and 168.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.44, 276.64 and 168.78 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.44 : 276.64 = 168.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.44/276.64 = 168.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.44x = 276.64 × 168.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.44x = 46,691.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691.30/184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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