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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.43, 252.87 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.43, 252.87 and 161.56 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.43 : 252.87 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.43/252.87 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.43x = 252.87 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.43x = 40,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852.41/183.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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