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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 275.42 and 163.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 275.42 and 163.43 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 275.42 = 163.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/275.42 = 163.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 275.42 × 163.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 45,009.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,009.70/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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