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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.32 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.32 and 166.24 is: 229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.32 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.32 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.32 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 42,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,111.92/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.22

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