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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 273.18 and 167.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 273.18 and 167.43 is: 249.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 273.18 = 167.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/273.18 = 167.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 273.18 × 167.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 45,738.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,738.53/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.77

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