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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.05, 273.90 and 165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.05, 273.90 and 165.08 is: 247.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.05 : 273.90 = 165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.05/273.90 = 165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.05x = 273.90 × 165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.05x = 45,215.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,215.41/183.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.01

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