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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.63, 278.59 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.63, 278.59 and 164.01 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.63 : 278.59 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.63/278.59 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.63x = 278.59 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.63x = 45,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,690.92/185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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