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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.47, 276.85 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.47, 276.85 and 163.58 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.47 : 276.85 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.47/276.85 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.47x = 276.85 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.47x = 45,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,286.23/185.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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