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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 274.59 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 274.59 and 160.92 is: 240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 274.59 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/274.59 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 274.59 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 44,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187.02/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.14

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