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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 254.93 and 167.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 254.93 and 167.75 is: 231.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 254.93 = 167.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/254.93 = 167.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 254.93 × 167.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 42,762.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.39/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.45

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