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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.39, 273.55 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.39, 273.55 and 163.95 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.39 : 273.55 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.39/273.55 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.39x = 273.55 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.39x = 44,848.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.52/183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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