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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.20 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.20 and 166.35 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.20 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.20 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.20 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 42,119.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,119.82/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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