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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.37, 252.57 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.37, 252.57 and 160.06 is: 220.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.37 : 252.57 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.37/252.57 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.37x = 252.57 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.37x = 40,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,426.35/183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.46

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