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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 274.11 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 274.11 and 160.25 is: 239.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 274.11 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/274.11 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 274.11 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 43,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,924.76/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.30

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