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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.86, 274.60 and 163.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.86, 274.60 and 163.37 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.86 : 274.60 = 163.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.86/274.60 = 163.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.86x = 274.60 × 163.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.86x = 44,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,861.40/182.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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