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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 277.17 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 277.17 and 166.96 is: 250.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 277.17 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/277.17 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 277.17 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 46,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,274.08/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.71

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