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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.59, 276.93 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.59, 276.93 and 160.83 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.59 : 276.93 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.59/276.93 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.59x = 276.93 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.59x = 44,538.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,538.65/184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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