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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 254.80 and 166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 254.80 and 166.08 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 254.80 = 166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/254.80 = 166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 254.80 × 166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 42,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.18/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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