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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 252.66 and 167.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 252.66 and 167.25 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 252.66 = 167.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/252.66 = 167.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 252.66 × 167.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 42,257.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,257.39/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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