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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.16, 274.56 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.16, 274.56 and 167.32 is: 250.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.16 : 274.56 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.16/274.56 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.16x = 274.56 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.16x = 45,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,939.38/183.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.82

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