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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.56, 253.32 and 168.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.56, 253.32 and 168.07 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.56 : 253.32 = 168.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.56/253.32 = 168.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.56x = 253.32 × 168.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.56x = 42,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.18/183.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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