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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 276.10 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 276.10 and 166.92 is: 250.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 276.10 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/276.10 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 276.10 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 46,086.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,086.61/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.77

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