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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.64, 275.73 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.64, 275.73 and 163.04 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.64 : 275.73 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.64/275.73 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.64x = 275.73 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.64x = 44,955.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,955.02/184.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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