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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 253.66 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 253.66 and 160.40 is: 221.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 253.66 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/253.66 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 253.66 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 40,687.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.06/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.78

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