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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.42, 275.37 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.42, 275.37 and 163.26 is: 245.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.42 : 275.37 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.42/275.37 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.42x = 275.37 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.42x = 44,956.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.91/183.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.10

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