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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.02 and 162.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.02 and 162.38 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.02 = 162.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.02 = 162.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.02 × 162.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 41,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,085.39/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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