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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.08, 276.20 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.08, 276.20 and 162.04 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.08 : 276.20 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.08/276.20 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.08x = 276.20 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.08x = 44,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,755.45/185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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