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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.43, 276.55 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.43, 276.55 and 162.81 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.43 : 276.55 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.43/276.55 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.43x = 276.55 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.43x = 45,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,025.11/184.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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