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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.84, 251.64 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.84, 251.64 and 183.84 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.84 : 251.64 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.84/251.64 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.84x = 251.64 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.84x = 46,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261.50/183.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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