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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.46, 253.20 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.46, 253.20 and 162.81 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.46 : 253.20 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.46/253.20 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.46x = 253.20 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.46x = 41,222.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,222.23/183.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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