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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.66, 253.28 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.66, 253.28 and 165.44 is: 228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.66 : 253.28 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.66/253.28 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.66x = 253.28 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.66x = 41,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,902.64/183.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.15

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