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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.91, 279.15 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.91, 279.15 and 164.40 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.91 : 279.15 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.91/279.15 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.91x = 279.15 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.91x = 45,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892.26/185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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