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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.53, 253.29 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.53, 253.29 and 160.08 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.53 : 253.29 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.53/253.29 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.53x = 253.29 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.53x = 40,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,546.31/183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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