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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 276.62 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 276.62 and 168.84 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 276.62 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/276.62 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 276.62 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 46,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,703.68/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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