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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.74 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.74 and 161.67 is: 222.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.74 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.74 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.74 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 41,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,183.01/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.91

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