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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 275.90 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 275.90 and 162.42 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 275.90 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/275.90 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 275.90 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 44,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,810.87/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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