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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.51, 273.92 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.51, 273.92 and 165.29 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.51 : 273.92 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.51/273.92 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.51x = 273.92 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.51x = 45,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,274.04/183.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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