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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183, 275.13 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183, 275.13 and 167.82 is: 252.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183 : 275.13 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183/275.13 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183x = 275.13 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183x = 46,172.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172.32/183
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.31

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