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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 276.60 and 166.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 276.60 and 166.64 is: 249.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 276.60 = 166.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/276.60 = 166.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 276.60 × 166.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 46,092.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,092.62/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.31

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