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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 275.84 and 166.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 275.84 and 166.84 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 275.84 = 166.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/275.84 = 166.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 275.84 × 166.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 46,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018.93/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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