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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 255.36 and 168.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 255.36 and 168.33 is: 232.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 255.36 = 168.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/255.36 = 168.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 255.36 × 168.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 42,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984.75/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.78

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