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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.48, 273.92 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.48, 273.92 and 166.44 is: 248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.48 : 273.92 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.48/273.92 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.48x = 273.92 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.48x = 45,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,591.24/183.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.48

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