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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.46, 277.02 and 164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.46, 277.02 and 164.62 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.46 : 277.02 = 164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.46/277.02 = 164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.46x = 277.02 × 164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.46x = 45,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,601.82/184.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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