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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.58, 276.90 and 164.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.58, 276.90 and 164.42 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.58 : 276.90 = 164.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.58/276.90 = 164.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.58x = 276.90 × 164.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.58x = 45,527.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,527.90/184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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