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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.92, 276.69 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.92, 276.69 and 163.14 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.92 : 276.69 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.92/276.69 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.92x = 276.69 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.92x = 45,139.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,139.21/184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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