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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.86, 254.88 and 164.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.86, 254.88 and 164.34 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.86 : 254.88 = 164.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.86/254.88 = 164.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.86x = 254.88 × 164.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.86x = 41,886.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,886.98/184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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