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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.36, 252.92 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.36, 252.92 and 162.64 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.36 : 252.92 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.36/252.92 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.36x = 252.92 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.36x = 41,134.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,134.91/183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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