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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.73, 278.36 and 162.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.73, 278.36 and 162.95 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.73 : 278.36 = 162.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.73/278.36 = 162.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.73x = 278.36 × 162.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.73x = 45,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358.76/185.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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