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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.09, 275.73 and 167.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.09, 275.73 and 167.01 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.09 : 275.73 = 167.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.09/275.73 = 167.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.09x = 275.73 × 167.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.09x = 46,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049.67/183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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