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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 274.88 and 160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 274.88 and 160.40 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 274.88 = 160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/274.88 = 160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 274.88 × 160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 44,090.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090.75/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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