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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.71, 253.22 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.71, 253.22 and 168.63 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.71 : 253.22 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.71/253.22 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.71x = 253.22 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.71x = 42,700.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.49/183.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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