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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 275.27 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 275.27 and 164.43 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 275.27 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/275.27 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 275.27 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 45,261.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,261.82/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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