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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.69, 275.13 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.69, 275.13 and 166.59 is: 249.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.69 : 275.13 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.69/275.13 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.69x = 275.13 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.69x = 45,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833.91/183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.52

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