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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 276.49 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 276.49 and 167.51 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 276.49 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/276.49 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 276.49 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 46,314.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,314.00/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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