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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.66, 275.77 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.66, 275.77 and 164.50 is: 245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.66 : 275.77 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.66/275.77 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.66x = 275.77 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.66x = 45,364.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,364.17/184.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.66

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