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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 274.73 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 274.73 and 162.14 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 274.73 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/274.73 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 274.73 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 44,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,542.54/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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