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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.76, 276.96 and 163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.76, 276.96 and 163.16 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.76 : 276.96 = 163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.76/276.96 = 163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.76x = 276.96 × 163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.76x = 45,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,188.79/184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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