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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 274.72 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 274.72 and 163.28 is: 244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 274.72 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/274.72 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 274.72 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 44,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,856.28/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.64

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