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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.54, 254.44 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.54, 254.44 and 168.99 is: 233.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.54 : 254.44 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.54/254.44 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.54x = 254.44 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.54x = 42,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,997.82/184.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.00

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