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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 276.11 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 276.11 and 162.95 is: 244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 276.11 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/276.11 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 276.11 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 44,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,992.12/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.75

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