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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.68, 276.66 and 166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.68, 276.66 and 166.68 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.68 : 276.66 = 166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.68/276.66 = 166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.68x = 276.66 × 166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.68x = 46,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,113.69/184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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