184

184 is a natural number that follows 183 and precedes 185. It is an even, composite number with a prime factorization of 2^3 × 23.

In number theory, the proper divisors of 184 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 23, 46, and 92, which sum to 176. Because this sum is less than 184, 184 is a deficient number. Its divisors and factorization place it among common even composites, but it is not a prime, a square, or a perfect number.

In numeral representations, 184 is written as 10111000 in binary, 270 in octal, and B8 in hexadecimal. In Roman numerals it is CLXXXIV. The decimal name is one hundred eighty-four.

In science, 184 has significance in nuclear physics as the neutron number N = 184 is predicted to be a magic number for neutrons, contributing to the theoretical island of stability for superheavy elements. This concept guides research into the structure and stability of extremely heavy atomic nuclei.

As a calendar year, 184 can be used to designate a year in the Common Era (CE/AD). Beyond mathematical and scientific contexts, the number 184 appears in various cataloging, labeling, and logistical systems as a standard numeric identifier, with no single universally recognized cultural meaning.