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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.26, 274.83 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.26, 274.83 and 161.58 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.26 : 274.83 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.26/274.83 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.26x = 274.83 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.26x = 44,407.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,407.03/184.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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