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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 275.72 and 166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 275.72 and 166.22 is: 249.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 275.72 = 166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/275.72 = 166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 275.72 × 166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 45,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,827.97/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.38

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