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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 274.60 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 274.60 and 164.48 is: 245.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 274.60 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/274.60 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 274.60 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 45,166.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166.21/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.38

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