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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.98, 280 and 163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.98, 280 and 163.30 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.98 : 280 = 163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.98/280 = 163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.98x = 280 × 163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.98x = 45,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,724/185.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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