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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.86, 275.69 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.86, 275.69 and 163.06 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.86 : 275.69 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.86/275.69 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.86x = 275.69 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.86x = 44,954.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.01/183.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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