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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 275.77 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 275.77 and 167.63 is: 250.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 275.77 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/275.77 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 275.77 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 46,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225.53/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.36

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