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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.47, 275.52 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.47, 275.52 and 160.17 is: 239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.47 : 275.52 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.47/275.52 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.47x = 275.52 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.47x = 44,130.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,130.04/184.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.23

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