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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 274.67 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 274.67 and 169.16 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 274.67 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/274.67 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 274.67 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 46,461.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,461.80/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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