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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 253.52 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 253.52 and 162.56 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 253.52 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/253.52 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 253.52 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 41,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,212.21/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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