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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 275.51 and 168.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 275.51 and 168.64 is: 253.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 275.51 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/275.51 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 275.51 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 46,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,462.01/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.01

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