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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.30, 273.68 and 160.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.30, 273.68 and 160.62 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.30 : 273.68 = 160.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.30/273.68 = 160.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.30x = 273.68 × 160.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.30x = 43,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.68/183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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