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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.90, 274.44 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.90, 274.44 and 162.23 is: 242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.90 : 274.44 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.90/274.44 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.90x = 274.44 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.90x = 44,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,522.40/183.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.10

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