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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 252.58 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 252.58 and 167.24 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 252.58 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/252.58 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 252.58 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 42,241.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,241.48/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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