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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.49, 276.59 and 163.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.49, 276.59 and 163.91 is: 244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.49 : 276.59 = 163.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.49/276.59 = 163.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.49x = 276.59 × 163.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.49x = 45,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333.66/185.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.40

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