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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.34, 273.61 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.34, 273.61 and 160.18 is: 239.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.34 : 273.61 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.34/273.61 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.34x = 273.61 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.34x = 43,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,826.85/183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.05

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