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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.01, 275.74 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.01, 275.74 and 163.76 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.01 : 275.74 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.01/275.74 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.01x = 275.74 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.01x = 45,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,153.39/184.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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