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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.40, 274.56 and 168.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.40, 274.56 and 168.82 is: 252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.40 : 274.56 = 168.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.40/274.56 = 168.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.40x = 274.56 × 168.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.40x = 46,351.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,351.22/183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.73

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