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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.03, 276.78 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.03, 276.78 and 164.36 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.03 : 276.78 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.03/276.78 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.03x = 276.78 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.03x = 45,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,491.56/185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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