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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.21, 277.86 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.21, 277.86 and 164.86 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.21 : 277.86 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.21/277.86 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.21x = 277.86 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.21x = 45,807.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,807.31/185.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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