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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.21, 274.91 and 168.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.21, 274.91 and 168.83 is: 253.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.21 : 274.91 = 168.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.21/274.91 = 168.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.21x = 274.91 × 168.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.21x = 46,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,410.84/183.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.33

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