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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 252.84 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 252.84 and 160.38 is: 220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 252.84 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/252.84 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 252.84 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 40,550.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,550.48/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.65

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