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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.40, 254.44 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.40, 254.44 and 162.48 is: 224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.40 : 254.44 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.40/254.44 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.40x = 254.44 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.40x = 41,341.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341.41/184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.19

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