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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.53, 254.55 and 163.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.53, 254.55 and 163.83 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.53 : 254.55 = 163.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.53/254.55 = 163.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.53x = 254.55 × 163.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.53x = 41,702.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.93/184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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