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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.10, 277.68 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.10, 277.68 and 163.64 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.10 : 277.68 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.10/277.68 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.10x = 277.68 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.10x = 45,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,439.56/185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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