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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.84, 273.74 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.84, 273.74 and 164.60 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.84 : 273.74 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.84/273.74 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.84x = 273.74 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.84x = 45,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,057.60/182.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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