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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.80, 275.58 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.80, 275.58 and 164.60 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.80 : 275.58 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.80/275.58 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.80x = 275.58 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.80x = 45,360.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360.47/183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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