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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.24, 275.04 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.24, 275.04 and 167.04 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.24 : 275.04 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.24/275.04 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.24x = 275.04 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.24x = 45,942.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,942.68/183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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