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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 275.22 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 275.22 and 162.72 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 275.22 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/275.22 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 275.22 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 44,783.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,783.80/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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