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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.75, 274.82 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.75, 274.82 and 164.31 is: 245.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.75 : 274.82 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.75/274.82 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.75x = 274.82 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.75x = 45,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154.85/183.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.74

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