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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.48, 275.27 and 166.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.48, 275.27 and 166.25 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.48 : 275.27 = 166.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.48/275.27 = 166.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.48x = 275.27 × 166.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.48x = 45,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,763.49/184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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