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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.62 and 168.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.62 and 168.12 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.62 = 168.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.62 = 168.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.62 × 168.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 42,638.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,638.59/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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