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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 253.74 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 253.74 and 167.28 is: 229.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 253.74 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/253.74 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 253.74 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 42,445.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,445.63/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.54

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