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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 275.43 and 167.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 275.43 and 167.18 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 275.43 = 167.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/275.43 = 167.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 275.43 × 167.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 46,045.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,045.01/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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