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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.57, 254.48 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.57, 254.48 and 163.80 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.57 : 254.48 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.57/254.48 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.57x = 254.48 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.57x = 41,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683.01/184.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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