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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.84, 278.94 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.84, 278.94 and 164.31 is: 246.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.84 : 278.94 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.84/278.94 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.84x = 278.94 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.84x = 45,832.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832.63/185.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.63

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