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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.73, 253.76 and 160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.73, 253.76 and 160.34 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.73 : 253.76 = 160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.73/253.76 = 160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.73x = 253.76 × 160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.73x = 40,687.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.88/183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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