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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.14, 274.29 and 168.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.14, 274.29 and 168.91 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.14 : 274.29 = 168.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.14/274.29 = 168.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.14x = 274.29 × 168.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.14x = 46,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,329.64/183.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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