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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.49 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.49 and 160.32 is: 221.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.49 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.49 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.49 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 40,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,639.52/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.07

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