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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 276.35 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 276.35 and 162.81 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 276.35 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/276.35 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 276.35 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 44,991.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,991.73/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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