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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.62, 275.58 and 162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.62, 275.58 and 162.73 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.62 : 275.58 = 162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.62/275.58 = 162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.62x = 275.58 × 162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.62x = 44,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,844.69/184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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