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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.95, 274.07 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.95, 274.07 and 163.48 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.95 : 274.07 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.95/274.07 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.95x = 274.07 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.95x = 44,803.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,803.56/182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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