Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.01, 252 and 165.65
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 183.01, 252 and 165.65 is: 228.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183.01 : 252 = 165.65 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183.01/252 = 165.65/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183.01x = 252 × 165.65 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183.01x = 41,743.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,743.80/183.01 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 228.10
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