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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.98, 278.49 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.98, 278.49 and 162.30 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.98 : 278.49 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.98/278.49 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.98x = 278.49 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.98x = 45,198.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,198.93/184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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