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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.56, 277.11 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.56, 277.11 and 168.90 is: 253.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.56 : 277.11 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.56/277.11 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.56x = 277.11 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.56x = 46,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,803.88/184.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.60

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