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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.15, 251.55 and 163.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.15, 251.55 and 163.98 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.15 : 251.55 = 163.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.15/251.55 = 163.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.15x = 251.55 × 163.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.15x = 41,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249.17/183.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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