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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.77, 253.39 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.77, 253.39 and 160.41 is: 221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.77 : 253.39 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.77/253.39 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.77x = 253.39 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.77x = 40,646.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,646.69/183.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.18

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