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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.05, 274.62 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.05, 274.62 and 163.55 is: 244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.05 : 274.62 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.05/274.62 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.05x = 274.62 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.05x = 44,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,912.73/184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.02

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