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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 253.12 and 163.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 253.12 and 163.96 is: 226.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 253.12 = 163.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/253.12 = 163.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 253.12 × 163.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 41,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501.56/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.41

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