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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.07, 275.83 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.07, 275.83 and 164.51 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.07 : 275.83 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.07/275.83 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.07x = 275.83 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.07x = 45,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,376.79/184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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