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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.99, 274.35 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.99, 274.35 and 162.41 is: 242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.99 : 274.35 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.99/274.35 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.99x = 274.35 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.99x = 44,555.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,555.81/183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.16

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