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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.19 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.19 and 167.73 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.19 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.19 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.19 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 42,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,466.72/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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