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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 275.67 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 275.67 and 166.32 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 275.67 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/275.67 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 275.67 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 45,849.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,849.43/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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