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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.40 and 168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.40 and 168.14 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.40 = 168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.40 = 168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.40 × 168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 42,605.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,605.83/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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