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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 276.15 and 167.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 276.15 and 167.29 is: 251.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 276.15 = 167.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/276.15 = 167.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 276.15 × 167.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 46,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,196.44/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.84

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