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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.85, 253.08 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.85, 253.08 and 160.20 is: 220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.85 : 253.08 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.85/253.08 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.85x = 253.08 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.85x = 40,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,543.42/183.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.53

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