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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.58, 253.07 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.58, 253.07 and 161.54 is: 222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.58 : 253.07 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.58/253.07 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.58x = 253.07 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.58x = 40,880.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,880.93/183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.69

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