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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.22 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.22 and 164.38 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.22 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.22 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.22 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 45,240.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,240.66/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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