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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.67, 253.32 and 168.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.67, 253.32 and 168.97 is: 233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.67 : 253.32 = 168.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.67/253.32 = 168.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.67x = 253.32 × 168.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.67x = 42,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.69/183.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.04

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