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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.70, 276.89 and 168.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.70, 276.89 and 168.65 is: 252.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.70 : 276.89 = 168.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.70/276.89 = 168.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.70x = 276.89 × 168.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.70x = 46,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698.34/184.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.83

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