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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 275.36 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 275.36 and 166.41 is: 250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 275.36 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/275.36 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 275.36 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 45,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.83/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.03

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