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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 275.73 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 275.73 and 165.24 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 275.73 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/275.73 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 275.73 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 45,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,561.63/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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