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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.02, 275.97 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.02, 275.97 and 164.82 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.02 : 275.97 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.02/275.97 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.02x = 275.97 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.02x = 45,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,485.38/184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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